We begin our study of the Gospel of Mark this morning. In Mark 1:1 we'll discover Mark's theme, then in Mark 1:2-34 we'll begin to discover who Jesus is. Interestingly, Mark says nothing about Jesus before he appears to be baptized by John. No angelic announcements of his birth, no manger, no shepherds, no wise men. Jesus is a grown man when he shows up in Mark's gospel.

Mark's story moves quickly. Despite this, one question seems to be on everyone's lips, "Who is this man, Jesus?". It is a question that people will continue to ask in his Gospel. It is exactly the question Mark wanted his readers to challenge his readers with.

Mark's also story challenges us to answer this question. We'll find plenty of evidence in these opening verses to begin to form an answer.